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Monday, October 16, 2006

The Coolest Names In Science


When I read a journal article or a book chapter there are always certain names that are really freakin' catchy. One of my favorites is James Intriligator, who is a experimental psychologist at the University of Wales Bangor.

This is the coolest restaurant name, what are some of your favorite scientist names? Make sure you let us know what field they are in as well.

posted by Steve at 10/16/2006 08:43:00 PM  

5 Comments:

Chris said...

I can't decide whether Ray Jackendoff (linguist, Tufts) has the coolest or most unfortunate name in cognitive science.

Tue Oct 17, 04:57:12 PM CDT

 
Steve said...

Actually... I was considering that name for a bit - but seriously.. The Intiligator beats him out no problem(no pun intended..hah..).

I like the name Rips as well (category/analogy type stuff)

Tue Oct 17, 07:41:34 PM CDT

 
Anonymous said...

i guess the name was more related to the parking area.

Tue Oct 17, 09:05:36 PM CDT

 
Chris said...

Yeah, "Lance Rips" sounds like the beginning of a sentence.

Wed Oct 18, 03:31:03 AM CDT

 
Re-animator said...

The best name in neuroscience belongs to Dr Martin S. Angst. Guess what he studies?

Pain.

Thu Oct 19, 12:17:03 PM CDT

 

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